New York repeals anti-mask law from 1845

Updated May 29 2020 - 6:51am, first published 6:45am
New Yorkers can now wear face masks in public without fear of violating the law.
New Yorkers can now wear face masks in public without fear of violating the law.

New York's attorney general has praised the repeal of an archaic loitering law which made it a criminal violation for groups of people to wear masks in public.

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